# oil exploration – fracking

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/oil-exploration-fracking/
- Published: 2025-11-16T14:11:50+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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THE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OF ONSHORE PETROLEUM USING FRACTURING TECHNOLOGY](
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comments individually delivered to the Minister (closed 7 December 2025)

       * No I do not support the fracking MIR **8066**
       * Yes I do **349**
       * Not fully **124**

### The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invited the public to comment on the proposed Minimum Information Requirements for the Exploration and Production of Onshore Petroleum Using Fracturing Technology.

These draft Minimum Information Requirements are published simultaneously with, 
and are intended to support, the proposed Regulations for the Exploration and Production
of Onshore Petroleum Using Fracturing Technology, 2025.

**The Minister will consider all comments before a decision is taken on this matter.**

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[ view a participation report with all public comments](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/oil-exploration-fracking/summary/)

## Have your say – influence the decision. [CLOSED] A report is available.

**Do you support the fracking regulations as published by the government? **

**What is your top concern? (click the green info button above for an explanation
of each point) **

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SUMMARY

The document outlines the “Minimum Information Requirements for the Exploration 
and Production of Onshore Petroleum Using Fracturing Technology,” focusing on environmental,
social, and technical assessments required for obtaining necessary permissions for
onshore petroleum exploration and production using fracturing technology. ​ It is
divided into two parts: the scoping process and the environmental impact assessment(
EIA) process.

This document serves as a guide for applicants, environmental assessment practitioners(
EAPs), and specialists to ensure compliance with regulations and the preparation
of detailed reports for the exploration and production of onshore petroleum using
fracturing technology. ​

[ View more info](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/oil-exploration-fracking/summary)